What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Chemist - Technical position at Airboss?
The Junior Chemist will oversee the entry of formulations into our system and future adjustments of customer compounds to meet all their requirements, in a timely manner. They will assist with development projects alongside the Segment Managers/Chemists and R&D chemists from the ground up which will include: (compound formulation, mixing, sample prep, testing, industrialization, raw material sourcing and pricing).
Responsibilities:
Work under the guidance of the Technical Manager to develop customer formulations from scratch based on a set of requirements.
Enter recipes into the ERP system with all required documentation and be a general resource to all Segments.
Follow the lab batch and production trial mixing.
Work with the Purchasing group to source customer specific raw materials as well as pursue cost saving opportunities.
Work with the R&D lab to learn and operate all lab equipment and assist in conducting studies. This will include the preparation of reports based on test results.
Work with various groups to troubleshoot production related issues as well as assist in process improvements.
Monitor the processing capability of issued recipes and adjust if necessary.
Review new MSDS’s for problematic conditions and pass on concerns to Health & Safety Manager.
Ensure MSDS’s for compounds are available to the customer.
Serve as a resource to the segment team on relevant issues.
Is a safety advocate; lead by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Participate on action teams or task forces as required.
Other duties as required.
Required Experience, Education, and Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree and/or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of three years of industry experience.
Experience in rubber industry would be a definite asset
A team player with strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Able to work independently in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
